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Local leaders are keeping a close eye on Washington D.C. this week to see what cuts, if any, will hit Southwest Florida if Congress does not avoid the forthcoming sequester.
The White House released lists for each state on Sunday of potential effects of automatic spending cuts.
The White House compiled the numbers from federal agencies and its own budget office. The numbers are based only on the $85 billion in cuts for this fiscal year, from March-September, that are set to take effect Friday.
According to the White House, Florida would lose about $54.5 million in funding for primary and secondary schools. About 750 teacher and aide jobs would be at risk. The state would also lose an additional $31.1 million in funding for teachers and aides who help children with disabilities.
Lee schools Superintendent Joseph Burke called the sequestration's potential impact on schools a "disaster."
"If the full sequestration occurs, it'll have a very negative impact on school districts throughout Florida and throughout the country," Burke said. "We would hope that there would be a resolution prior to next Friday so that this disaster doesn't need to happen to the students of our community."
The superintendent said administrators planned for the potential sequestration by setting aside 7 percent of the district's federal dollars. If lawmakers avoid it, that money will be freed up for other needs.
Collier schools Superintendent Kamela Patton said the cuts would touch federal programs like Title I, which provides assistance to schools with high percentages of students from low income families.
"We are trying to provide additional services to students, not cut out more," she said.
Collier County School Board member Roy Terry said the sequestration would require board members, who have been trying to avoid dipping into reserves this year after repeated funding cuts, to look for ways to make up for that money. The board is also trying to cut back on the amount of money used from the referendum with the goal of not having to go back to the public for another, he said.
"(The sequestration) may cause us maybe this year to have to look at the referendum again in terms of being able to maintain programs," Terry said. "The first thing we want to do is make sure that we maintain any programs that would affect students and then work from there as to where we'd be able to make cuts."
The White House also announced Florida will lose about $970,000 in Justice Assistance Grants that support law enforcement, prosecution and courts, corrections and crime prevention.
But Collier Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said those cuts would not have a large impact locally. Sheriff's Office officials have worked for the last four years to eliminate the need for federal money, he said.
"When you accept grants, you have to accept a lot of rules and guidance," Rambosk said. "Quite frankly, we have to develop a budget that provides for the safety locally here. We don't want to get accustomed to taking federal money to do that."
The Sheriff's Office has two programs funded by federal grants that could be affected by the cuts, Rambosk said. One pays for an investigator to track sexual predators. The other pays for an investigator to work with at-risk juveniles.
The grants for those two initiatives were about to end soon. Sheriff's Office officials had planned to absorb the costs into their budget anyway, and would just have to do so earlier than planned, Rambosk said.
"There would not be a major effect throughout Florida with that amount of money, just looking at the sheer size of the state and the potential distribution." Rambosk said of the $970,000 in announced cuts.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $600 million in proposed cuts as part of the sequester. Included were cuts to Federal Aviation Administration that could jeopardize air traffic control towers at the Naples Municipal Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers.
According to the White House, other cuts that could happen in Florida include:
■ Environmental protection: Florida would lose about $5.2 million in funding for clean water, air quality and preventing pollution from pesticides and hazardous waste. The state could also lose an additional $1.1 million in grants for fish and wildlife protection.
■ Employment: Florida would lose about $2.3 million in funding for job search assistance, referrals and job placement.
■ Public health: Florida would lose about $509,000 for vaccines, meaning that roughly 7,450 children would not receive vaccines for diseases such as measles, mumps, tetanus, rubella, whooping cough, Hepatitis B and the flu. The state also would lose about $1.8 million in grants for upgrades to its response to public health threats such as infectious diseases, natural disasters and biological, chemical or nuclear events. Florida also would lose about $5 million in grants for treating substance abuse, and a $1.4 million loss at the state's department of health would cut HIV tests by about 359,000.
■ Military funding: In Florida, about 31,000 civilian employees of the Department of Defense would be furloughed.
■ Domestic violence: Florida would lose up to $404,000 in funds for services for victims of domestic violence.
■ Senior care: Florida would lose approximately $3.8 million in funds that provide meals for the elderly.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Caring for a child who was injured at birth is a lifetime challenge
faced by many parents in Michigan.
If the birth injury was caused by medical error, than filing a medical
malpractice claim can result in much needed financial assistant for staggering medical
and other costs.
Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, has helped many families cope with
the emotional struggles from dealing with birth injuries. Lynn Foley, the firm's expert
on birth injuries, is an attorney and registered nurse with experience in the medical
field. You must be sure, however, to contact Lynn as soon as possible so a timely and
accurate discovery of facts is accomplished.
"Lynn Foley has a special interest in birth trauma," says senior
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understands the law, understands medicine, and understands how the law has affected
the medical profession. When a doctor or nurse fails a patient, she can key in on the
issues quickly for the benefit of her client."
You will learn from Lynn Foley that indeed medical error does cause
birth injuries or can increase their severity or permanence. Medical errors include:
failing to anticipate birth complications, such as your baby's twisted umbilical cord;
failure to respond appropriately to bleeding; failure to respond to fetal distress;
delay in ordering a cesarean section when medically necessary; misuse of forceps or
a vacuum extractor during delivery; or poor care after the birth.
After your initial phone call, Lynn with work with other Cochran
& Foley attorneys and staff members to review all of your baby's medical records associated
with birth and neonatal care, and may also have them reviewed by an third-party physician
"Birth trauma is an injury to the child during the delivery," says
Foley. "A number of problems can occur during the birth of a child. If the doctor or
nurse fails to respond quickly, the child can suffer permanent brain injury, Cerebral
Palsy, nerve injury or even death."
"With a thorough evaluation of your labor and delivery," adds Foley,
"our trained experts can pinpoint exactly when and if the birth or brain injury was
due to negligence. Then your birth injury attorneys can move forward and come up with
a settlement that is fair based on the extent of your child's injury and the emotional
damage. Although we can't take away the pain that your child's birth injury caused,
we can help relieve your financial burden."
One of the common birth injuries is shoulder dystocia which can be
caused during delivery by a physician's improper use of forceps. Besides pain, the injury
results a limited ability to move a hand or arm. Often a baby suffering from shoulder
dystocia cannot lift their arm above the shoulder level.
Lack of oxygen to the brain during delivery can cause an anoxic or
mechanical injury. Anoxic injuries are those caused by a reduced oxygen supply during
delivery. The same kind of brain damage can be produced by a physical trauma during
birth. This type of physical trauma is known as a "mechanical injury," such as a fractured
Indicators that a fetus has an higher risk of birth injury include
a difficult, prolonged labor, improper use of medication by the pregnant mother, a large
fetus or a breech birth. An unreasonable delay in performing an emergency cesarean section
can increase the risk of injury.
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes faces a greater risk of
complications at birth. About two to seven babies out of a thousand births will suffer
birth injuries. Every precaution to ensure a healthy delivery should be pursued by seeing
a competent pre-natal physician.
Cochran, Foley & Associates offers free consultations to anyone who
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If Cochran, Foley & Associates pursues a claim, be assured we will gather all relevant
medical records and consult with medical experts to determine if medical negligence
was responsible for the traumatic brain injury.
The financial burden of caring for a child with a birth injury can
be catastrophic. Because the condition does not improve over time, the parents will
face that financial burden throughout the child's life. Such an extreme financial burden
should be shared by those responsible when medical malpractice has been established.
Both Foley and Cochran agree that most doctors, nurses and hospitals are excellent but
strongly feel that when malpractice is involved in a birth injury the baby and parents
must be adequately compensated.
Statutes of limitation limit the length of time you have to file
a lawsuit. Depending on the nature of your case, the time limits may be from one to
15 years after the incident. If you fail to file a lawsuit within that time period you
may forever be denied the justice due you. If your baby was injured at birth and you
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Democratic National Committee spokesman Brad Woodhouse saw his manicured locks fall to the floor Sunday in a moment of bipartisanship with his Republican counterpart Sean Spicer. (In case you missed it, video above.)
The two politicos shaved their heads on ABC's "This Week." As we've reported, it began as a political bet -- emulating Joe Scarborough and David Axelrod's bet about North Carolina in the presidential election. Whoever's candidate won the election would shave the loser's head on national television. But in the end, both agreed as part of a charity drive for St. Baldrick's cancer research foundation.
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Despite all the changes that have occurred in RU over time, Slowking still remains one of the best mixed walls within the tier. This is largely thanks to its useful Water typing, access to an instant recovery move, good bulk on both defensive sides, and the incredible Regenerator, which makes it harder to wear down than most other Pokemon. Slowking also has a very wide movepool that consists of good support moves like Trick Room and Thunder Wave, and a wide offensive movepool going from its STABs all the way to Fire Blast, backed up by a decent Special Attack. However, powerful Pokemon such as Durant and Escavalier, as well as Moltres's newfound Hurricane usually being able to 2HKO it, is somewhat troubling, and Slowking's weakness to Pursuit can make its habit of switching out a liability. Overall, though, Slowking is still one of the best Pokemon within the tier, and it is easy to fit onto a team.
Slowking is best utilized by running a defensive set and it works great as a defensive pivot. Bulky Water-types are generally considered to be an important component to any team, and while Slowking doesn't have as many resistances as other bulky Water-types such as Lanturn or Qwilfish, it makes up for it with its incredible staying power. Unlike other bulky Water-types, it has access to instant recovery, and, thanks to Regenerator, Slowking isn't deterred very much by entry hazards compared to other Pokemon. Regenerator also means that it can switch into a resisted hit, land a hit on the foe and then switch out with very little health loss. With key resistances to attacking types such as Fighting-, Fire-, and Ice-moves, Slowking has many opportunities to switch in.
The always-infuriating Scald is the main STAB move, and its chance to burn the opponent can help soften blows. Along with this side effect, the ability to hit dangerous threats such as Moltres, Magmortar, and Entei for super effective damage helps it retaliate. As mentioned before, Slack Off allows Slowking to heal even further, meaning it has even more recovery and can heal itself without having to switch out. Slowking also has room for another offensive move. Psyshock gets a STAB boost, and hits Fighting-types and special walls like Cryogonal hard. However, Fire Blast gets the advantage of being able to hit Escavalier and Grass-type Pokemon on the switch. Be warned though that while Escavalier is slower than Slowking, many Escavalier might try to invest in their Speed in order to outspeed Slowking. The last slot comes into play for a status move, and is ultimately dependent on how it's used. In the case that Slowking is switching out often, Thunder Wave is the more preferable option, as it cripples offensive Pokemon that rely on their Speed, even if Slowking cannot hit them hard. However, Toxic is usable
Although Slowking is usually seen being played defensively, Slowking still has a fairly good Special Attack stat, as well as a very wide offensive movepool to utilize, making Choice Specs a good item for Slowking. Along with having the advantage of catching foes off guard when they expect a defensive set, Slowking also has a large advantage over other Choice Pokemon. Normally, Choice users have to switch in and out in order to switch their moves again, and because of this many Choice users get worn down very quickly. However, Slowking's access to Regenerator means that this damage can be healed off simply by switching out, allowing it to battle more than other users. Slowking is also still particularly bulky, making it function as an effective tank. Unfortunately, Slowking's vast movepool doesn't contain Hydro Pump, but Surf still does plenty of damage to anything that doesn't resist it. Psyshock is preferred as the Psychic STAB because it lets Slowking deal with special walls such as Cryogonal, as well as Pokemon that naturally have a higher Special Defense such as Gallade. However, Psychic's higher Base Power might come in handy. Fire Blast roasts Grass-types such as Sceptile and Lilligant, and hits Ferroseed especially hard. The final slot is up to personal preference; the ever-useful Trick can cripple walls that try to switch into Slowking, making them much easier to deal with in general, but Grass Knot hits Water-types such as opposing Slowking, Quagsire, and Feraligatr hard, all of whom can give Slowking problems.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Slowking is normally extremely slow, but even then, it can easily turn this otherwise crippling flaw into its advantage after it uses Trick Room. With absolute minimum Speed, it gets down to 58 Speed, enough to "outspeed" everything in the tier except for Ferroseed and Munchlax, both of which pose no threat offensively toward Slowking. Trick Room also has the advantage of messing with the Speed stats of common Pokemon that hit Slowking hard, such as Manectric or Sceptile, as under these conditions they have a much harder time dealing with Slowking since they must take a hit. Surf is used as the main STAB, and it does quite a bit of damage to the foe if they don't resist it. Fire Blast has decent coverage with Surf, as it destroys Grass-types that resist Surf. The combination of these two moves are only resisted by Water- and Dragon-types. The options for the final slot are both useful, but sadly Slowking only has room for one of them. Nasty Plot allows Slowking to sweep, as at +2 it is difficult to wall without the two aforementioned types. However, Psyshock gets STAB and hits Fighting-types very hard, as well as special walls such as Clefable and Cryogonal.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Other Options
Slowking has a surprisingly large movepool and has many other options. A Nasty Plot set can be used without Trick Room because Slowking has many coverage moves, but Slowking is very slow and therefore gets revenge killed fairly easily. In addition, its main advantage of having Regenerator is fairly worthless in this scenario, since it needs to stay in and keep its boosts. Ice Beam hits Dragon-type Pokemon such as Druddigon and Altaria for a lot of damage, but Druddigon is the only common Dragon-type in RU, making this move usually not worth it. Flamethrower can be used over Fire Blast on any set, but the extra power is preferred even on the defensive set since its main purpose is to deter Grass-types and simply remove them as a threat. Calm Mind can be used in a similar fashion to Slowbro in UU, but Slowking has a much lower physical bulk than Slowbro, meaning it cannot take hits as well.
Hidden Power Grass can be used to hit lighter Water-type Pokemon hard, but the most common light Water-types, Lanturn and Qwilfish, are already hit rather hard by Psyshock due to either having a somewhat low physical defense or being weak to the move, respectively. Dragon Tail is useful for phazing the foe, but Slowking generally doesn't have room to put this in its moveset, and against foes with Substitute it can become set-up fodder, since Slowking's Attack is subpar. Finally, Slowking has access to Shadow Ball to deal with Ghost-types, notably Rotom, which can usually cause problems for Slowking, but many Ghost-types, namely Spiritomb, can either take Shadow Balls due to a secondary typing or are weak to another move Slowking has.
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Due to Slowking's versatility, as well as its tendency to switch out often to regain health, it can be difficult to eliminate from the match. Of course, due to Slowking's weakness to Pursuit, STAB users of the move like Drapion and Spiritomb can turn this advantage against Slowking and wear it down much easier. Dark-types can also switch into Slowking's Psychic STABs with impunity. Otherwise, there exist Pokemon that can take repeated hits from Slowking. Lanturn has good bulk and resists its Water and Fire moves, and can use its Electric-type moves and Toxic to wear it down. Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Rotom can cause problems for Slowking; the former has Taunt to make Slowking unable to heal itself or status Misdreavus, and the other can use Trick to cripple Slowking or hit it hard with its Electric or Ghost STAB. Thanks to Dry Skin, Jynx is immune to or resists Slowking's STABs and can set up on it, but Fire Blast will hurt quite a bit. Escavalier is even weaker to Fire Blast and is somehow slower than Slowking, but with some EV investment in Speed it can outspeed and OHKO with Megahorn.
Ironically, Slowking walls itself with its high special defense, but if your Slowking has Toxic it'll win in due time. Despite being rare in RU, Altaria's excellent Special Defense and typing makes it able to take all kinds of hits from Slowking, and thanks to Natural Cure, not even status deters it that much. Druddigon is slow enough to not be deterred by Thunder Wave and it also resists Fire- and Water-type moves, retaliating for a lot of damage with Choice Band-boosted Outrages, but be warned that a burned Druddigon tends to struggle greatly. Despite carrying Fire Blast somewhat often and Psyshock doing quite a bit of damage, Grass-types such as Sceptile and Lilligant can do massive damage to Slowking, and many have access to Sleep Powder to cripple Slowking or a teammate. Finally, using Trick to give Slowking a Choice Scarf or Choice Band severely cripples its walling capabilities, as it will be unable to heal itself without needing to switch out, making it much easier to take down. Users of this strategy include Rotom, Rotom-C, and Manectric, all of whom can also hit Slowking hard with their STAB moves.


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Kevin J. Hildebrand is Associate Kantor at Concordia
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is an experienced teacher of both children and adults, and is the director of
the Youth Choir of St. Paul's Lutheran
Church and School, Fort Wayne. He has master's degrees in
music and theology from The University of Michigan and Concordia Theological
Seminary, respectively. He is a frequent recitalist and hymn festival presenter
and active composer, whose works are published by Concordia Publishing House
and Morning Star Music Publishers.
Arthur A. Just Jr. is Professor of Exegetical Theology, Director of Deaconess Studies, and Co-Director of The Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He is the author of The Ongoing Feast, the CPH Commentary on Luke, the Lukan volume of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service, and Visitation.
John T. Pless is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, where he also serves as Director of Field Education. He is the author of Handling the Word of Truth: Law and Gospel in the Church Today, A Small Catechism on Human Life, Word: God Speaks to Us, Confession: God Gives Us Truth, and Luther on the Care for the Sick and the Dying. With Matthew Harrison he is editor of Women Pastors? The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective. Prof. Pless is book review editor for Logia: A Journal of Lutheran Theology and a member of the editorial council of Lutheran Quarterly. He is a regular lecturer at various conferences both in the United States and overseas and serves as co-president of the International Wilhelm Loehe Society.
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SOUR GRAPES… It's curious to see a citizen in our neighboring county railing against Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett for using county travel money for honing her leadership skills. She's already proved her worth to citizens there by winning election to the National Association of Counties … Our state association (CCI) collects dues from counties with public land within their boundaries (San Miguel, Ouray and Montrose all pay into that CCI fund, and have for over a decade). The money is used to pay expenses for eight commissioners from around the state's 64 counties to go to NACo meetings in DC and to an annual meeting at different place around the country (this year in Portland). I've represented San Miguel County at NACo for ten of the last 13 years. Montrose has had representatives for much of the last decade. Ouray County hadn't made the cut for one of the eight seats, until Commissioner Padgett's election last year. That gives her the chance to lobby Senators and Congresspeople for issues important to Ouray County, with no additional cost to the citizens than a fee they've been paying for years. And in the process she (and Ouray County) have become leaders on the regional and state level … To kibitz because Padgett wants to develop even better executive skills at a leadership conference (which is non-partisan and has nothing to do with subsidizing anyone's "political development") – with money budgeted for an annual CCI meeting that none of the Ouray commissioners can attend -- demonstrates either a lack of understanding on the part of this Wojciechowski fellow, or just more of the same petty partisan politics from Ouray's hardcore Republextremists.
TELLURIDE AT RISK? … I've never heard anyone talk about this, but imagine this scenario reported on by Jeffrey St. Clair in Counterpunch last month: "An October 2000 report from the Sandia Labs in Albuquerque painted a grim picture of the consequences from a pool fire. The report, which was kept under wraps for years by the NRC [Nuclear Regulatory Commission], found that "a waste pool fire could spread radioactive debris over a 500-mile radius, including Cesium-137, a carcinogen linked to birth defects and genetic damage" … Volcanic eruption. Meteorite. Terrorist attack. Who's knows what (next) could trigger a "worst case scenario" in New Mexico's Sandia Labs? … The driving distance from 'Bourque to Telluride? Three hundred and fifty-five miles. By air it's 206 … So, let the spinmeisters tell you it's an acceptable level of danger. That the chances are nil. The odds astronomical … But the truth is, Southwestern Colorado isn't out of possible harm's way. We are well within multiple rings of radioactive fallout from existing nuclear reactors -- in a worst case scenario … This is the true risk. As assessed by the regulators … We could call ourselves a "nuclear-free-zone" until we're blue in the face. It might make us feel smug, but it's no protection in case the "impossible" happens. As we've been warned by the regulators, it could.
SAWPIT MERCANTILE … Telluride Bud Company wasn't the only local business that slipped through the cracks in our competitor's "open-for-off-season" listing. Downvalley, the good folks in Sawpit wanted customers to know they're open for business all through the spring off-season this year … Plus, they have an added attraction. The last time I stopped there to shop (they have some of the more curious gourmet food items for sale, not to be found elsewhere), I saw a herd of almost a dozen mountain goats. I watched, riveted, as they dashed up a butte to a lone sentinel who had been standing guard as the herd crossed over the road from the river. I hadn't seen that many mountain goats since I drove the Going-to-the-Sun Highway in Glacier National Park 30 years ago.
STARTLED … Walking by the barn and sheds on my way back to the house from my studio at Cloud Acre the other day, I heard flapping and looked up. A big-winged bird soared above me just over the roofs of the outbuildings … A owl? No, bigger. An eagle? No, it had gray plumage and long trailing feet. Suddenly I realized it was a Great Blue Heron. It was the closest I'd ever been to that reclusive critter … Amazingly, it hadn't seen or heard me. It glided a hundred feet to my small pond and disappeared behind a living fence of red willows … I was outside an working. I wanted to do some spring mowing before the sun went down, but I weeded instead for 10-15 minutes. Finally, I figured I'd wander down to the pond and see if the heron was still there, before I kicked over my lawnmower's engine … I got about 10 yards from the pond, came around a berm and this magnificent bird with a huge wingspan lifted up from feasting on my pond's minnows and sailed into the thick spring air.
Alamos, Sonora
We walked into the small café
to see the Master Shaman
surrounded by eager apprentices
in the corner booth
Their rapt attention focused
on his hands
as he compressed
the energy between his palms
tighter tighter
A sudden sharp snap
of wrist and shoulder
he flung it down
off the center of the table
a steel ball-bearing
off hard formica
My juggler's hand
shot up and out
instantly calculating
angle and trajectory
to save the customers
to save the crockery
to save the day!
A short-stop's stretching catch
the ground-hop ball still spinning
sizzling in the glove
At that sharp metallic sound
surprised patrons spun around
to see me staring
into my shocked
and empty
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No Name, Colorado


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Who doesn't want to work? This girl! We like to call it "I don't give a f*****ck Friday!" around these parts. I'm sure I will kick myself later, but.......I don't give a f**********ck 'cuz it's Friday!
G, CONNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGRRRRAAAAATTTTSSSSSSS on the 50lbs!!!!!! YEAH GURRRRRRRRRL!!!! Wahoooooooo!!! Ummm, and I have never watched Happy endings. I'll have to check it out. Another fave: S*x and the city. Before all of this reality crap came on, TV was top notch. I totally am a sucker for the reality stuff, but it just doesn't hold a candle to the "old" stuff. And the Seinfeld, if I'm correct, is because he finally, ah, how to say this on the forum without being banned for life, is that he did something to Elaine that he wasn't doing before. And he decided to treat her, right before his show being his apartment was close by...he couldn't fulfill on the act so he felt like a failure and therefore he sucked ass playing the sax. I swear I have a life outside of TV watching!
We knew it was only a matter of time until the bromance reered it's enduring head again. It's okay, we know that you two love each other in a non-s*xual way! Ahhh, and yeah, Jr, you are living such a tough life. If you're an alcoholic, well then my friend, we all are. I'm in the process of organizing a party with my friends that is centered around the derby, cinco de mayo and of course all-day-drinking - free day only of course! ;) And golfing without suckin' a few down, well that just seems impossible. It can be done, yes, but dayyy-yum it's tough. That crap they call MGD 64 = major beer foul. Just wrong.
Is it Friday yet!? Am I coming or am I going? No, thankfully 12 hour days are not the norm, but occasionally the work piles up and I must address. The good thing is that I got home after 9pm so I didn't have to watch Grey's with the wifey. Never liked the show - too melodramatic. Tell me one hospital where all that goes on? Apologies to those who still like the show.
Now Madman, that's a good show, Haven't missed an episode of Madmen. Like, but no mancrush on Don Draper. Roger Sterling has the best lines and I find myself wanting to kick Pete Campbell's a$$ every episode. And cmon Megan, get your teeth fixed!
Shorty - loved Office Space the first time I saw it. Was mostly filmed down her in Texas (Austin and Dallas). And yes, I did meet with the two Bobs. "The thing is, Bob, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care." Also told them Michael Bolton was a no-talent a$$ clown. I didn't give Milton his red stapler back, but I did eat his piece of cake. He was being greedy. Pinche Gringo! I think I might take the wifey out on a date tonight. If things go well I might be showing her my O-face. Oh...Oh...Oh!" You know what I'm talkin' about. Oh, and why do they show the effin Golden Girls all the time, now?! Who on God's green earth would think it is better than Everybody Loves Raymond. Geez Loueez! Holy Crap!
Sue - hahaha! That was hilarious! Funny when they had that settlement party for Tom and him saying he had finally "made it" while sitting in a body cast! Laugh thinking about. Thanks for making me laugh. Delbert is a documentary. Never had his comics up on wall, I was more "The Far Side" type. I normally get up around 430a and get to gym around 5a. Leave gym at 630 - 7a to get to the office. Today I slacked and slept in till 530a but did make the 6am spin glass. Damn tabatas! A lot of folks in Texas drive pickups. I actually sold my GMC when the company gave me a truck to drive. I was never a Ford guy, but I definitely like the new F150s. Can tow 9000lbs and still gets as much as 22 MPG - awesome!! It is a 2012 and I aleady have 41K miles on it. Will probably turn it in at 50k or so. My 2007 GMC - which I LOOOOVVVEEDDD!, had just 55k on it when I sold it this past December. By the way, I went back in thread and saw your picks. Very nice. I could tell the change in your waist, but heck, your looked great in the first photo.
JR - man, your killin me! You show incredible restraint skipping happy hour. And here I was eating Taco Bell working late. (Yo Quiera Taco Bell - damn chahuahua). Don't post a picture of your motorcycle and depress me. Kick ball? Did I miss something? Must not have it down in Texas. The last time I played kickball, Nixon was in the whitehouse. Yeah, rub it in. Golfing today with a partner....mmm hmmm... we are witnessing your trajectory up the corporate rung. I was actually going to play this afternoon with a buddy, but got too much to do. My golf game has come to this. Yeah, pity. Agree, can't play golf without beer. Gotta have that "swing juice." Did you really count your fries? Really? Great job on the pullups. Most in the gym don't miss with them or they use the machine where you place your knees on platform and add weight to counter.
I think I'm going to go Critical-Bench for the next 12 weeks. Probably back off cardio a little. I'd really like to get past 300 on bench and at my age, my shoulders ain't gonna handle heavier weight forever.
Gina - 50lbs?! Wow! Color me impressed!! Begs the question, where did you put it? And you want to lose 18 more? I've seen your pics (yeah yeah!!) There won't be any of you left. Keep us posted on the Brad Chronicles. I think you ought to wear you skimpy out fit under a trench coat (apparently stiil cold enuf up wherever you live) and flash him the next time you see him. Yes, I like country music. Grew up in Houston (Houston Livestock and Rodeo). But I like most types of music. My Nano has wide range - mostly rock (AC/DC, Metallica, Korn, Slipknot, Rob Zombie) and naturally love the 80s music being that was my decade. Like the old bands (Earth Wind & FIre, Chicago, Kansas, Steve Miller). OK I'm going to stop listing as I'm aging myself. Miller 60......puhleeeze! Might as well be drinking Lone Star or Pearl beer. Shiner Bock! Stay thirsty, my friend.
Wow, you guys are wearing off on me. Didn't mean to write an epistle.
Sue, that was a hilarious episode with the sax player. Yep, performance issues. One of my favorites (tough with Seinfeld b/c I loved them all) was "Master of My Domain" when Kramer comes in Jerry's apartment shortly after the challenge started and slams his money down on the table and says "I'm out!"
Hey, let's not get on the bromance wagon again. Guys can love each other in a non-sexual, non-homo way. "Not that there's anything wrong with that."
Have I mentioned that I la-la-LOVE this group?!?! I also love Grey's, so take that David! My husband swears he doesn't like it, but won't shut his trap the entire time it's on asking me questions about it!
Thanks for the Seinfeld answer, haha! Good to know......
Shorty, I want to come to all of your parties! They sound like my happy place...... ;-) I can't WAIT to have some drinks tomorrow. Wish it were today.........
Jr, are you drunk yet? Like most sports I "play", I do it all for the outfits and the beer. I can't imagine one without the other. So what I'm really saying? Don't expect tough love from me; I'm clearly an enabler. :-) SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS! EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gina - I've caught myself doing the same thing while my wife was watching Grey's and she said "If you want to know, then just watch it!" I usually go read something or watch "Person of Interest" or "Swamp People" in the living room depending upon the mood I'm in. Been watching "The Amercans" and that is an excellent show. Damn Ruskies!! I would definitely let Kim Russell spy on me and kick my a$$ (she's a tough spy) if she wanted to. They got the accuracy of the early 80s style down good. I should know.
Just curious, did you deliver Baby G or was she cesarean birth. Can't really tell by your pics ( may need to ask Brad) whether you are short or tall. Both our boys were 8lbs at birth, but had feakin huge heads. My wife had to go cesarean which was fine with her b/c she hates pain (epidural was not taking). Probably also that my wife is only 5'1" too. If I recall she gained 22lbs with one and 17lbs with the other. I think I gained more weight while she was pregant than she did.
Shorty - Definitely an I don't give a f*****ck Friday. Pretty worthless today after working late yesterday. As for the potty language thingy, I have gotten much better actually. If you listen to my oldest son, you'd think he came out the womb cussing. Great guy, great student, great athlete, but he has no problem letting the expletives fly. I thought I could string some together in my younger days, yet he would say something and I would be intially shocked, but then think how the words strung together and would just laugh. He's toned it down....a little. Can't believe he's married. I feel old sayin that. Sheeeaaaattt!
Instead of this group called CC it should be AA - I just bought beer this morning, my favorites - Sierra Nevada and Whales Tale Pale Ale (MA brew). Totally looking forward to some cold ones tomorrow. Also, I know beer definitely makes my golf game better!
And who said they liked reality TV? Oh, ME! Yes, I am a total sucker for The Biggest Loser and The Voice. Never got into Grey's even though all my friends did. All time favs are Two & Half Men (old ones), How I met Your Mother and Simpsons. And HGTV/DIY shows!
Since this is the CC-AA group, a word from Homer Simpson...
To alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.
Gina - How freekin' awesome are YOU?!? 50 lbs!!! And those photos *absolutely* show your abs and your hard work! I am excited for you and just think, the last few weeks is the best! 50 lbs is sooooo impressive. Isn't it crazy to pick up a 50lb weight at the gym and know you carried that around every single day?! You are kicking BFL ass and I have full confidence that you will attack the last 18lbs the same way you RIP'ed the last 50!! As for fat babes, I nursed my boys for 6 months, which makes even fatter babies! My little guy didn't have a defined neck until over 1 years old. As for pregnancy weight, I gained 45lbs with each pregnancy. Crazy to think! I am thinner now than before both pregnancies AND my wedding!! Are you sleeping any better??
Shorty - Is 'Don't give a F*** Friday' over yet? What do you do that makes Friday your busiest day? How are you doing with your nights out with friends? I went out with some friends and did substitute a glass of white wine this week for my last meal. It didn't seem to make a big difference. I tried to drink a ton of water that day cause I knew I was going to have a glass of wine. I was yummmy. I will take a pick of my flowers and post to send you some spring!
Jr - Has your weight changed much since tax season is over? Sounds like that you did a 180 with your lifestyle since 4/15! I am envious of your time and kickball - I love all sports. I played 3 sports in HS, field hockey in college, ref'ed after college and played in leagues for years. That is how I injured my knee. Playing in a summer field hockey league just for COLLEGE kids as a 31 year old. What the hell was I thinking?! But I will watch all sport and I have to say, Boston is an awesome sports town! And this is the best time of year when the Sox, Bruins and Celtics are all on - in one night!!
David - Your wife is so petite! How tall are you? I am sure you could just throw her over your shoulders. How does she get up into the monster truck of yours? I think my 10 year old is 5'1" right now. Did you say your son just got married? You don't look old enough to have a married child. You must have had him when you were 20??
Speaking of my 10 year old, the boy has ADHD and has been taking meds for 4 years now to help with the focus. We have NEVER missed a day - until today! We totally thought he took it this morning - got personal calls from teachers by 11am asking if I knew what was the matter with him! Ha! Why Yes I do! I should buy them a bottle of wine for putting up with him all day! :-) At least it is Friday!
Workout planned: LBWO 6am - not my best work... Nervous about hurting my knee during quad workout. Jr - what is a quad exercise that goes easy on the knees?
Foods planned: 1. EggWhite/EngMuff 2. GNCProteinShake/Coffee 3. Turkey/WWBun/Avacado/StringCheese 4. Protein Pancake 5. Fish/Asparagus 6. CottageCheese
Obstacles you have to overcome today: Feeling bad for my sons teachers! Jack did say he had a great day though! I am sure he doesn't even remember what the hell he did at school!
Help you need or some great tips you want to share: Best. Marinade. Ever - Soy Vay Teriaki! SOOOOOO Wicked Goood!!!
Positive statement about yourself: I am proud of myself because it is Friday and I am not hyper focused on the free day tomorrow. This week has flown by and I didn't make a menal list of all the crap I wanted to eat on Saturday. I am feeling confident about tomorrow! And of course looking forward to my Whales Tale Pale Ale!!
Sue, you are toooo sswwweeeeeeeeeeeettt!!!! Thank ya darlin! No, I was a little older than 20 when he was born (26).
I have been 6' 0" since I was 16. My wife is petite. She has gained some weight over the years through being on hormones which they are now weaning her off of due to history of family breast cancer. She hated being on hormones. Said it was like instant 30lbs. She was never into playing sports but was a naturally a big fan of our boys while they played ball in school. She likes dancing more than anything. Was hoping she would join me in challenge, but she does her own thing which is ok by me. She does her Firm thing at the house. She doesn't like to go the the weightroom or as she calls it "grunt and scratch room". She's a most beautiful creature - incredibly spunky and feisty. I can still throw her over my shoulder, but she knows she can still whip me. She's only drove the truck once, but for years drove a big suburban. She now drives a Jetta, which she doesn't like as much. Mileage is better, though. Best of all she hasn't tired of me after 25 years of marriage. Pretty lucky, I am
Your 10 year old is tall. You or your husband or both must be pretty tall. You look tall and athletic in your pics - not surprized you played college sports. Understand about the ADHD. While our boys didn't have, several of nephews did, but they did well and are now grown up.
My oldest son is in grad school at Texas A&M (Johnny Heisman!!!). Married his highschool sweetheart last June. No kids, just an Old English Bulldog named Farve. He is planning to go to med school. Wants to be a surgeon. Gets his brains from his mother. My youngest is finishing his freshman year at Howard Paine University. He is a ministry student and is doing really well. We like having an empty nest. Remind me and I'll be an obnoxious parent and post a pic of them.
Okay, bored you enough. Think I might go grab some beer. AA Group, I don't care who you are, that's funny! You seem to have a dry sense of humor. I like that!
JR- hope you survived your golf outing.
Shorty and GIna - behave yourselves...........nah.....why start now.
Guys, have a great weekend! I plan to enjoy mine. C2 begins for me on Monday.
Hellllloooo CC/AAers! Hope you all had great weekends…we couldn't have asked for better weather here - it was incredible, especially after the bizarre weather we've been having. Warmer days ahead - wahoooo!
David - Mad Men = love that show. I don't have AMC, however I watch it via OnDemand so I end up catching it sometime within the week following. I missed the first few seasons so I have some catching up to do…eventually! And wow, the way you and Jr talk about your wives is so sweet. Never stop spoiling those wonderful gals :) That's awesome!!
Sue, I work in the mortgage industry and we are affiliated with local real estate companies (I design a lot of co-marketed pieces)…weekends are typically busiest so the day or two prior are always higher in volume for my job. I love it - I couldn't work in a job that wasn't demanding/challenging. Although some days I just want to slack off and email/post with my peeps :)
G, any time you are in MN, I'll throw an all-day-drinking extravaganza! I was at the liquor store this weekend and had the dilemma of choosing what will sustain me for an all day bender coming up this weekend. I don't think vodka was the best choice, but I love it mixed with club soda so we'll see how I do! Kind of scared :{ My plan is to have one, drink a glass of water, have another, drink a glass of water, etc...I've tried that before but after the first one, I seem to forget the water?? ;)
Jr, how did your day of golf treat you? I'm pulling my clubs out of storage tonight…hope to hit the driving range a few times this week after work. Woop woop!
So this morning I had a punch in the gut…stepped on the scale and it went up 2 lbs. I'm trying not to think about it too much, but day-yum that sucked. I'm taking my 8 week pics tonight (couldn't do it after a free day…felt too gross!) so hopefully I'm gaining muscle and not fat - but I have so much fat to lose that it's mind boggling. I looked at my 1 week & 4 week pics this past weekend - didn't see too much difference but I know I'm in this for the long haul and just have to keep at it! Plus, I'm going to examine my foods a little more closely...think I'll give up the PB toast for the 6th meal and switch to a shake.
Workout planned: UB @ 5; might do extra cardio too
Foods planned: 1. Greek yogurt + mixed berries + coffee 2. cottage cheese + melon 3. peanut butter on wheat 4. string cheese + melon 5. BFL enchiladas 6. shake
Obstacles you have to overcome today: Nothing…and I'm considering going "office space" style on my scale. PC load letter…more like 2 lb gain, what is this $h*t!? Ha ;)
Help you need or some great tips you want to share: Just a good quote: "I'm not saying it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it."
Positive statement about yourself: 9 weeks…3 short weeks away will be the end of C1 = keep the faith and be proud of yourself!
In the spirit of Monday cross-posting, I'm going to respond back to everyone a little later so that I don't miss anyone. :)
8 week photo progress--I swear, no more till end of C1. I had J pull back and get some leg action. PS, got my herrrr did on Saturday right before this. Which is why it's the first photo that isn't a hot mess.
Season finale of The Following tonight! Does anyone watch that?!? Sooooo creepy, but soooo good!
Workout planned: HIIT/Spin/9pm
Foods planned: M1: EFL Pancakes/Coffee S1: Clem/SC M2: chicken sausage/rice/mozz S2: greek yogurt/apple M3: Thin Cut, Center Pork Loin, corn on the cob, veggies S3: EAS Shake
Obstacles you have to overcome today: Nothing really.......
Help you need or some great tips you want to share: I made protein pudding last night....so yummy! And mega easy!
1 cup skim milk
1 serving protein powder
2 tablespoons sugar/fat free instant pudding (half package) I used Cheesecake flavor (duh!).
Use electric mixer to blend, separate into 2 servings, refrigerate. Devour.
Positive statement about yourself: My denim is still kinda tight in the thighs, but I could *probably* still rock a bikini right now if I had to.
WOW! Lot's to catch up on. Sounds like you guys are all rocking along.
The golf outings were great. Friday afternoon I actually played without beer, and played well. It always seems you play best when you haven't played in a while. Looked at the score card after 15, started thinking, "man this could be a good round" ... then doubled 16 and 18. Go figure. Saturday, I played in a tournament and watched a buddy hit a hole-in-one. Needless to say, I didn't have the same resolve to turn down beer on Saturday (it was a free day anyway).
Sunday I cleaned up the diet, and got my workout in, but it definitely wasn't a 10. More like a 6. Sometime though, working through the crappy days is a bigger victory than dominating the good days.
Sue- you asked about my weight. No, it hasn't changed much at all. I finished my C1 at 187lbs. I've been around 190-191 the past few weeks. I was thinking... this is slow for all the calories I'm consuming, but if it's all lean mass, and I gain a pound/week that AWESOME! If in 12 weeks I was 200lbs and still no more than 12%bf, I'd be thrilled. I was back down to 189 this morning, even after a ridiculous cheat day on Saturday. I'm trying to be patient and trust that over the course of 12 weeks I'll make significant progress. I'll re-evaluate in 2 weeks (that'll be half-way).
Crazy how fast the weeks fly by now. I remember in C1 I was counting down the days, thinking "only X more weeks." Now I can't believe I'm already 4 weeks into this one, and feel like there isn't enough time!
David- what's this "critical-bench"? I'm not familiar with it. My shoulders are definitely inflamed with this workout, but I usually take a couple advil and deal with it. It's not and injury, just soreness/tendonitis type stuff.
I know there's so much more to cover, but I gotta go earn a living.
Workout: Had a pretty good LBWO this morning, new high weight for squats (6 reps at 365lbs).
1- EAS Whey (3 scoops), 1c. OJ, Body Fortress NOS Blast (this is a new pre-workout product for me--- results TBD)
2- EAS Recovery Protein (new product for me as well)
3- Oatmeal, 2 tbs peanut butter
4- Killing the last of the leftover spaghetti and meat sauce
5- 8oz steelhead trout, 1c. whole wheat couscous, 3oz steamed broccoli, 1oz raw almonds
6- 8oz grilled chicken, baked sweet potato, 3oz broccoli
7- casein protein, 1c. skim
Let's EAT!
I'm going to be tame so, and try not to come across like a forum creeper. Your photos look great! I've already obsessed about your abs, but I really can't believe your jeans are "kinda tight in the thighs." That's where I see the most improvement.
Keep rocking it G!
HELLLLOOOO CCers!!!!!
Everybody gettin their posts in early I see.
Pretty good weekend as they go. Did swim about 2500 or so yards on Saturday followed by some landscaping and JR - here is my old truck I sold to my buddy to use in his weekend landscape business. Had only 55k miles when I sold it (2007 GMC).
Sue - Mad Men pretty good last night. Episode was mainly about MLK assassination and white executives' reactions. Pretty sure we will see Bobby Kennedy's assassination soon (June, 1968), 1968 Olymbics (Black Glove fists in air on podium) and the DNC Convention in Chicago (riots). Man, 1968 was a turbulent year! It did end on a high night with Apollo 8 orbiting the moon. Oh, almost forgot, MM even incorporated Planet of The Apes in episode..genious! (Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape! ).
Gina - Looking gooooood!!! nice do and leg action!! Can't believe your jeans are tight. Impressive progress you are making! Tell J thanks! The Following is pretty intense. My wife has seen more of it than I have.
JR - found Critical-Bench.com just searching for something different. Want to increase my bench to over 300lbs. Probably around 250 right now. Downloaded routine. Looks pretty intense. It is a 10 week program. Will see how it works. Where are you getting your supps?
This morning I did chest :
Bench press 1. Warmup at 135lbs1/10 2 . 205lbs/6 reps 3. 215lbs/4 reps 4. 230lbs/2-3 reps 5. Burnout - 135lbs/20 reps
Incline bench 1. 135/10 reps 2. 155lbs/6reps 3. 185lbs - 3 reps
DB Flyes 3 sets at 45lbs/8 reps
I will be cutting back on cardio some. Currently at 194.
Goals for C2: officially started today
1. Increase my bench max from 245bs to over 300lbs
2. Increase my squats to over 350.
3. Run 5k in under 24 minutes (may be tough with reduction in cardio this time)
4. Swim 1500 yds in under 25 minutes (currently at 27.5 minutes)
5. Reduce body fat to 10% (will take some work)
6. Reduce weight to 185lbs (may not jibe w/strength goals)
Juggling b/w this thread and my Gladiator buddies (starting C2 today) Better get some actual work done.
David- I get supps everywhere. I'm kind of a whore. I generally favor Vitamin Shoppe, but they don't have the best selection of EAS products. We buy the EAS Advantage shakes at Sam's Warehouse (CHEAP). I have only found the EAS Recovery Protein at Target or online. I don't like to plan ahead so that my supplements ship before I actually run out, so I end up going brick-and-mortar most often. Probably costs be a few extra bucks, but it's more convenient for me.
I know you didn't ask for a critique of your plan, but here's my $.02:
1. You didn't mention your diet plan. Your diet will be critically important this time (more so than last) because you have some "competing" goals. You'll need a lot of fuel for your workout intensity, and your desired muscle gain. The challenge will be making sure that you don't get any wasted calories. You need to be as efficient as possible with your intake, given your goal to lose weight and reduce body fat.
2. Why are you cutting back on the cardio? Fear of losing strength? I think cardio will have a bigger impact on mass than on strength (though mass and strength are fairly well correlated), but more cardio means more calories. I think you'll need the cardio for goals 3-6. And holy cow, that's a fast 5k. I'm a terrible runner.
3. I assume 1-6 represents your goals in priority as well? If so, I like the order. I'd venture to bet that if you accomplish goals 1-4 and make significant progress toward goal 5, you won't give damn about what the scale says.
4. Squats are all about form! Not sure about your lower body workout history, but if you haven't neglected legs your whole life and your lower body strength is similar to your upper body strength, some really good technique will go a long way to helping you reach your squat goal. Think about a good squat like this: When you are at the bottom of your squat, there should be a vertical line from the barbell, to center-point of your chest, to the center-point of your quads, to your ankles. Try it next to a full-length mirror. Make sure your shoulders are back and your chest is out, look up throughout the exercise to keep you back from bowing.
JR - you read me well. I am already planning out difference in nutrition especially avoiding wasted calories. It's funny. We do a lot of the same things. I go brick and mortar more out of convenience and we have WalMart/Sams w/in 4 miles of the house. II have tried Vitamin shop as well and was very disappointed with lack of EAS. GNC wasn't any better.
Yes, I have placed the goals in order of priority. Truthfully, I did not really want to put down an actual weight goal. I figured if i did accomplish the first 4, the last two would fall in line. I don't consider myself a true runner- God did not bless me with the best biomechanics (flat feet and over pronation).
I still like to run when I can. It's just been about 6 years since I've run anything consistently. Crazy, but I remember one morning going 8mph on treadmill for an hour....an hour!! Then went over to Le Tourneau University Sohlheim Center (nice indoor pool) and swam about 2200 yds. I have run a little over 22 min in 5k and about 48 min in 10k, but that was many years ago. My biggest challenge will be when to get cardio in. I'll have to do some after lifting b/c program is lifting Mon - Fri with Sat and Sun off.
Squats will be the challenge. I have squated over 300, but it has been at least 5 years. My upper limit for repping is 275 (don't use a belt). I believe squats are one of the best lifts you can do. My form is decent, but I will definitely be trying what you said about the vertical alignment. Also plan to incorporate front squats which helps to keep you on heels and off toes as I can tend to do. Both of my boys have really strong lower bodies. My oldest reps 350 out fairly regularly and my youngest is pretty strong as well (young lower spines). I can out bench them and even out jump em, but I definitely can't out squat or dead lift em. Their football offseasons in high school (Longivew Lobos had a very tough offseason program) served them well.
Appreciate the info
I doubt they say it, but I'll bet the boys are proud to have their old man kickin' ass in the gym.
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Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this 9-day adventure. Cruise Havana's history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad's cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island's rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned van is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island's vibrant culture and incredible Caribbean beaches.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Travel to lush Viñales with a cigar factory tour en route. Option to explore the region by horseback or by foot.
Return to Havana where we take a city tour in vintage automobiles.
Guided tour of key historical sites, including the famous Che monument in Santa Clara and tour of Sancti Spiritus. Option to visit a Casa de la Trova for live music or stroll around Plaza Serafin Sánchez for superb people-watching by night.
Guided tour of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Option to take a salsa dancing lesson, hike the nearby hills or relax on the beach.
Walking tour of historic Old Havana before one final evening with the group.
Depart at any time.
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